Director Tharun Moorthy has firmly denied reports claiming that the shoot of Athimanoharam, his upcoming film with Mohanlal, has been halted due to problems with the script. The filmmaker took to social media on Thursday to address the rumours, calling them entirely baseless and urging people not to spread unverified information.
Director sets the record straight on viral speculation
Responding to the growing chatter online, Tharun revealed that he had been receiving numerous calls and messages regarding reports suggesting that production had come to a standstill because of alleged confusion surrounding the screenplay.
“I am receiving many messages and calls regarding online news claiming that our shoot has been stopped due to confusion in the script. This is completely false,” he wrote.
The director further explained that the team has been actively filming in Thodupuzha and that work on the project has continued uninterrupted. According to him, the production has now completed 78 days of shooting, a significant milestone that reflects the team’s steady progress.
While dismissing rumours of script-related setbacks, Tharun acknowledged that the crew has faced challenges from unpredictable weather conditions. Heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala has affected certain plans and schedules, but he emphasised that the team remains committed to moving forward despite the obstacles.
He added that the cast and crew have been working with enthusiasm and optimism, adapting to circumstances whenever required. The filmmaker also cautioned against the circulation of misinformation, noting that such reports can create unnecessary concern among audiences and undermine the hard work being put in by everyone involved in the project.
Expectations run high after Thudarum’s success
Athimanoharam has emerged as one of the most closely watched Malayalam films currently in production, largely because it reunites Tharun Moorthy with Mohanlal following the success of Thudarum. The previous collaboration was widely appreciated by audiences and critics alike, making expectations surrounding their next venture particularly high.
In recent weeks, speculation surrounding Athimanoharam has extended beyond production updates. Tharun had earlier addressed assumptions that the film would follow a similar template to Thudarum. The director clarified that the new project occupies a very different creative space and should not be viewed as a continuation of the earlier film’s style or tone.
Describing Athimanoharam as a “police procedural and family drama”, he stated that it is not designed as an action-driven entertainer. His comments were aimed at ensuring audiences approach the film on its own terms rather than through comparisons with his previous blockbuster.
The film carries additional significance as Mohanlal’s 366th feature. The veteran actor plays police officer TS Lovelajan, a character expected to anchor the story’s investigative and emotional threads. Joining him is Meera Jasmine, who portrays his wife, marking another notable collaboration on screen.
The screenplay has been penned by Ratheesh Ravi, known for his grounded storytelling and nuanced character writing. Production is being handled by Ashiq Usman under the Ashiq Usman Productions banner.
The technical team also boasts several accomplished names from Malayalam cinema. Jakes Bejoy is composing the music, while cinematography is being handled by Shaji Kumar. Editing duties have been entrusted to Vivek Harshan, with Vishnu Govind overseeing sound design.
With filming continuing steadily despite weather-related hurdles, Athimanoharam remains firmly on track. As anticipation builds around Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy’s latest collaboration, the director’s clarification should put to rest concerns about any alleged production troubles.
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